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BTS' 'Dynamite' achieves group's 1st US double platinum

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Posted by Germaine-Jay Thursday, March 18, 2021

BTS have achieved their first ever double platinum certification in the US with "Dynamite"!

According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), BTS' "Dynamite" has been certified gold, platinum, and finally double platinum on March 17. This marks the Big Hit Entertainment group's first ever double platinum certification, which means the song achieved 2 million in sales, downloads, and streams. 

BTS already hold 5 platinum certifications with their albums 'Map of the Soul: 7 - Love Yourself: Answer', "Idol", "MIC Drop", and "Boy with Luv", the most platinums of any Korean pop act.

Congrats to BTS!

  1. BTS
  2. DYNAMITE
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First ever double platinum!!!

💜💜💜🥳

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MyEuphoria11,304 pts Thursday, March 18, 2021 1
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Congrats Bangtan and ARMYs!!! 🥳🎉🎊
First Korean act to ever earn a Platinum single!
Now First Korean act to achieve Double Platinum!
So proud of Bangtan.💜
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